PROFILE

EDUCATION

WORK EXPERIENCE

SKILLS

EXTRA-CURRICULA EXPERIENCE

QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATES & IDENTIFICATION

CONTACT

HOBBIES

LUCINDA M. MARQUES

BFA. Interior Designer

PROFILE

Dedicated and experienced Interior Designer with a passion for delivering superior design services to clients. Adept in creating functional and aesthetically pleasing layouts that meet the every need and desire of the client. Adept in handling all aspects of planning and design from conception to completion.

CONTACT

PHONE:

(002*-**-***-****

Online Portfolio

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-00Ok6N74-XKNmuVwo8JnaPLSRlW6kA0?usp=sharing

EMAIL:

adqe6j@r.postjobfree.com

HOBBIES

Swimming

Quad biking

Reading & film

Travel & adventure

REFERENCES

Stefan Gunther,

Director at Writing on the Wall,

Cell: +27-084-***-****,

Email: adqe6j@r.postjobfree.com

Dawn C,

Designer at Writing on the Wall,

Cell: +27-060-***-****

Email: adqe6j@r.postjobfree.com

Amanda Moodley,

Manager at Easy Life Kitchens,

Cell: +27-079-***-****

EDUCATION

New York Institute of Technology

2011 – 2015

BFA Interior Design

Grade Point Average(GPA) 2.75/4

Senior Thesis Grade: A-

Senior Project Grade A-

(graduating with 2nd highest grade in class)

GED

2009 - 2010

Score: 2840

The Cambridge High School

2004 - 2009

IGCSE Level

Courses taken:

Geography

Information & Communication Technology

Biology

First Language English

Mathematics

Physics

Achievements:

Sports Vice Captain 2007-2008

Sports Captain 2008-2009

Prefect 2009

WORK EXPERIENCE

Admin – Odinfin Group

September 2019 – Present

Data Capturing for Life insurance company working with Hollard.

Client Services, office Administration, Assisting Field agents with client information. Team leader, Quality checking and team building duties in addition to other miscellaneous duties on a daily basis.

Designing of marketing material and promoting, Organizing of stock for field agents.

Freelance Interior Designer/Assistant – Smart Designs & Hollard in addition to a number of private clients

August 2019- Present

Providing Consultation for/with to offer design plans and suggestions.

Assisting Junior Designers with Concepts, planning, supplies, quotes and much more.

Ensuring that Client and Firms are taken care of, satisfied and returning for further business.

Building plan approval drawings.

Building plans for proposed structures in Social Development Areas.

MultiChoice Africa, new designs, logos, advertising and more for across Africa.

Writing on the Wall - Lead Designer/Draughts person/FF&E, Randburg

January 2019–August 2019

Provided Consultation for clients and conducted research before offering design plans and suggestions.

Formulated design plans that were practical and aesthetically pleasing, while keeping corporate guidelines in mind.

Made sure all plans were conducive to the needs and desires of the client.

Managed client deadlines and installations for events.

Researched unique pieces and tried to achieve the “wow factor” in each project, with new and interesting materials.

Managed three production teams, including Laser Department, UV department, and Woodshop.

Selected in store products and planned visual displays in line with current trends.

Rotated and replaced furniture, lighting fixtures, and window displays in store

Assisted customers with design choices and room layout ideas.

Increased productivity as well as increased incoming work by establishing a system in which work flow and team work would be more efficient, time sparing and allowed for less miscommunication.

Project completed: (in addition to many more, please see portfolio)

Paco Rabanne build in Sandton City

YSL events countrywide

L’Oreal Events countrywide

Paco Rabanne Build Cape Town

Estee Lauder Office Reception and events countrywide.

Smart Designs & Turnkey Projects PTY Ltd – Lead Interior Designer/Architect, Benoni

August 2016 – December 2018

Handled all aspects of planning and design from conception to completion.

Provided consultation for clients and conducted research before offering design plans and suggestions.

Formulated design plans that were practical and aesthetically pleasing, for corporate, retail and residential spaces.

Made sure all plans were conducive to the needs and desire of the client.

Managed client deadlines and installation dates.

Researched unique pieces and tried to achieve the “wow factor” in each project, with original, self-designed furniture pieces.

Assisted clients with design choices and room layout ideas using CAD designs and walk-throughs.

Designed functional design layouts for kitchens, bathrooms, employee spaces, employer spaces as well as client spaces.

Managed suppliers, built reliable relationships with them.

Managed quotations and costings for clients, from large scale clients to small scale clients.

Developed database of clients for firm, increased marketing aspects in web designs as well as advertising to increase awareness as well as gain more prospective clients.

Initiated workflow systems and improved productivity by hiring competent and respectful employees to assist me as well as directors in achieving more in shorter timeframes.

Set up standards for the firm in both clerical/admin work as well as advertising and marketing.

Introduced 3D renderings using Enscape & Revit, as well as rendered walk-through videos for clients to experience the space before it is. This attracted numerous clients and set the firm on step above the rest in the area.

Projects completed: (in addition to many more, please see portfolio)

MultiChoice Africa & Middle East Offices, Head Quarters as well as Outlets

Skechers retail stores countrywide

Barloworld Transport office design, Isando

Imperial Logistics office design and maintenance, Alberton

Naidoo House, Benoni

Mc Gintys Irish Pub, Benoni

New York Institute of Technology – Interior Design Assistant Professor, Abu Dhabi

September 2015 – May 2016

Served as a helpful and enthusiastic assistant professor to the lead professor.

Held one-on-one sessions with students and assisted them in getting to a creative, unique yet functional design concept for projects.

Handled correspondence between students and professors, grading and submitting of projects.

Lecturing of technical and computerized courses such as Revit, AutoCAD, and Photoshop.

Critiquing and grading of final projects with professors and international visitors.

EXTRA-CURRICULA EXPERIENCE

Easy Life Kitchens – freelancer, part time

January 2018 – May 2019

Meeting clients for site analyses and measurements.

Creating unique, exceptional kitchen designs for clients based on their needs and tastes.

Providing 3D visualizations for client understanding approvals.

Handing over finalized designs and costings to colleagues for completion.

Freelance Interior Designer

January 2019 – Present

SKILLS

QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATES & IDENTIFICATION

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